How long is the commute from Desert Palms, CA?
Workers who live in Desert Palms, CA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
38.3% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±9.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 38.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Desert Palms get to work
| Means of transportation | Desert Palms | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.7% (±9.0 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±7.7 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 38.3% (±9.8 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Desert Palms, the average commute is not measurably different from Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Desert Palms, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riverside County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Desert Palms ranks 58 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 722 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Desert Palms
| Vehicles available | Desert Palms | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±2.9 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.2% (±7.2 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±7.9 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.8% (±2.8 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Desert Palms, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Riverside County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Desert Palms
| Desert Palms | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 38.3% (±9.8 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±6.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Desert Palms, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Riverside County (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Desert Palms
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Palms | — | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) | — |
| Bermuda Dunes | 2.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Thousand Palms | 4.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Desert | 4.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Indio | 4.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Indio Hills | 5.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Wells | 5.8 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Mirage | 7.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sky Valley | 8.4 mi | 34.4 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 52 (tie) | Cabazon | 27.4 minutes (±14.3) |
| 52 (tie) | Oasis | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 54 | Indio Hills | 26.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 55 | Vista Santa Rosa | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 56 | La Quinta | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 57 | Rancho Mirage | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 58 | Desert Palms | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) |
| 59 | Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 23.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 60 | Coachella | 23.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 61 | Indio | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 62 | Mesa Verde | 22.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 63 | Palm Springs | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 64 | Thermal | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Riverside County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Desert Palms is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Desert Palms
How long is the average commute in Desert Palms?
Workers who live in Desert Palms, CA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Desert Palms without a car?
4.5% of households in Desert Palms have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Desert Palms?
38.3% (±9.8 points) of workers who live in Desert Palms worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Palms CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Palms CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Palms CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Desert Palms CDP, California (place:19022, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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